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1. Senator Blumenthal spoke on the recent announcement of soldiers headed to Europe surrounding the Ukraine/Russia conflict. ((00:10)) 2. February is the month of love. Ahead of Valentine's Day, what are some questions you can ask your partner to be sure your union is healthy? Stephanie Swantek helps us with a relationship audit. ((14:51)) 3. Zoo Minute: The Year of the Tiger ((23:29)) IMAGE C...

Pfizer is going for the emergency use authorization approval for its covid vaccine. This time, it's for children 6 months to 5 years old. Some of the most common questions are answered: what does EUA mean? How much of a dose are these kids getting? What does the vaccine do to their immune systems?  Dr. Browne covers it all. IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

On Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on the latest push to prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine vaping cartridges in the state (0:33). Fiona Cullinan Firine from the non-profit "For Cameron" (www.facebook.com/for.cameron) talked about the group's continuing efforts to battle fentanyl abuse (7:33). GOP State Rep. Devin Carney talked about a controversial...

Lisa is joined by former New Haven Police Chief Anthony Campbell to talk about Big Brother at Yale and police officer morale around the state. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus maradek

1. A new analysis by the Connecticut Data Collaborative and the Center for Nursing Workforce reveals some shocking numbers in Connecticut. Marcia Proto shares the results and explains why this is the reality in our state. ((00:10)) 2. Hundreds of restaurant owners are on the verge of closing. Congressman Himes shares the actual possibility of seeing more money in the revitalization fund. ((15:1...

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Lisa talks to Darnell Crosland about CT Chief Stat Attorney Richard Colangelo's alleged nepotism. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Paul Bradbury

Anneliese Dadras, owner of Bradley Mountain Farm, calls in to talk about the joy of goats and how you can get involved in their farm! Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Bogdan Kurylo

On Friday's edition of "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli spoke with Marijuana Policy Project Senior Legislative Counsel DeVaughn Ward on growing concerns surrounding Connecticut's recreational marijuana retail licensing process (0:16). Image Credit: Getty Images

Russ Hackmann breaks down what's going on with both the stock and bond markets and what's causing them to be lousy. Image Credit: KanawatTH / iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. The Yankee Institute published a new article about the public option. Ken Girardin, the author, looked at the CT Partnership Plan 2.0 and what it could mean for a public health option. ((00:10)) 2. Ahead of the legislative session, Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang talked about the biggest topics including the governor's executive orders. ((15:50)) 3. Crime on the Mind: Google tracking ((33:4...

Lisa is joined by Boston University Professor of Economics Laurence J. Kotlikoff to discuss the right time to retire. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus BackyardProduction

Norwalk Hospital's Dr. Charles Herrick calls into the show to discuss a new proposal for Nowalk Hospital's outpatient psychiatric programs and facilities. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus ipopba

On Monday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli highlighted another case of a Connecticut police department encountering a known juvenile offender (0:25). Courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we carried Governor Ned Lamont's latest update on the state's Covid-19 school mask requirements (10:05). Image Credit: Getty Images 

Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa it seems like the stock and bond markets may fall further. Image Credit: peshkov / iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. Two mysterious deaths in Bridgeport and questions are still stirring around police contacting next of kin. Executive Director of Public Safety, Gary MacNamara, shares his outlook on the situation. ((00:10)) 2. A cold case that just turned 37 years old is still being investigated. We get the latest from Norwalk Police on the April Grisanti case. ((13:44)) 3. Boycott Spotify? That's the latest...

Lisa talks with Chandra Niles Folsom about a petition she started that's resulted in a proposed bill in Hartford that aims to classify animals as sentient beings. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Main_sail 

Martha Zoller joins the show to talk about the RNC censoring dissenters. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Davizro

Lisa chats with Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick about the Stratford section of Remmington Woods and what is being done to protect it. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus mguttman

On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered why few folks are pointing out the double standard between the Joe Rogan controversy and the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show (0:35). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang called in to talk about a public hearing regarding the governor's executive orders (12:00). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard joined us to shed light on Gov. Lamont's latest g...

Russ Hackmann explains how investors at different ages should be thinking about risk. Image Credit: Galeanu Mihai / iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. The mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who committed suicide, recently shared her daughter’s mental health as high functioning depression. Dr. Andre Newfield, SVMC Chair of Psychiatry, explains what that is and address the mental health crisis in our state. ((00:10)) 2. To mask or not to mask…that is the question! Superintendent of Bridgeport Schools, Michael Testani shares his initia...

Lisa is joined in studio by the Executive Director of the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum, Jeffrey Fletcher to talk about Black History in CT. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus wildpixel

On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we aired portions of Governor Ned Lamont's 2022 State of the State Address (0:30) and got some analysis from Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio (10:44). Wall Street Journal reporter Eric Schwartzel joined us to talk about his new book, "Red Carpet: Hollywood, China and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy" (24:23). Image Credit: Reuters

Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa the options on investing for those over 55 with stocks and bonds both doing badly. Image Credit: globalmoments / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Lisa talks with actress Jennifer Simard about her current show and about the state of Broadway. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus Elnur

Gemeem Davis from Bridgeport Generation Now joins the show to explain what her organization does and why they want a change in leadership in Bridgeport. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus wildpixel

Russ Hackmann sums up all the current turbulence in the markets with the Fed raising rates. Image Credit: Bet_Noire / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Ken Bernhard calls into the show with a first hand account of the Heidi Lueder's trial, where 5 dogs were found dead in her home. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus WhiteLacePhotography

Lisa is joined by Broadway Composer David Friedman for this week's edition of The Kindness of Strangers. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus joshuaraineyphotography

Russ Hackmann talks about what determines how much you receive for social security in retirement, and the concern about social security running out. Image Credit: BackyardProduction /iStock / Getty Images Plus

Author Ronit Plank joins the show to talk about her memoirs chronicling her adolescent life being abandoned by her mother who joined a cult. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus jakkapan21

Bird Education Expert Ryan MacLean calls in to discuss light pollution and how it effects migrating birds. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus FocusOnYou

Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa how it's determined how much you get in retirement and the ranges people received. Image Credit: BackyardProduction / iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. Believe it or not, fentanyl has been a killer for over a decade and its evolved in the worst way. Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart University shared when fentanyl became relevant and what needs to happen to stop the problem. ((00"10)) 2. The mask mandate for schools will drop at the end of the month. Fran Rabinowitz shares what that will mean for municipalities and gives an update on remote le...

In honor of Black History Month Lisa talks with Associate Proffessor of History at UCONN Dr. Fiona Vernal about significant moments in CT related to Black History. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus MH

Lisa is joined by Criminal Defense Attorney Frank Bevilacqua to discuss the differences in CT vs NY bail law.  Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus AVNphotolab

On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli spoke with Connecticut Citizens Defense League President Holly Sullivan regarding Governor Ned Lamont's new gun control proposals (0:26). We carried President Joe Biden's address to the nation on the situation in Ukraine (8:59) and welcomed analysis from Southern Connecticut State University Professor Dr. Olena Lennon (19:44). Image Credit: G...

Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa about when you should start taking social security, and strategies for single people or couples. Image Credit: Zinkevych / iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. Remington Arms agreed to a 73-million-dollar settlement with nine families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims. Atty. Alinor Sterling is co-counsel on the case and shared the bigger picture from this settlement. ((00:10)) 2. February is heart disease awareness month and today wee focused on women. Dr. Menendez is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Nuvance H...

Lisa is joined by Gretchen Carlson to discuss her experience with harassment in the workplace. Photo: designer491

Wayne Winston drops by the studio for this week's edition of On Race. Photo: designer491

On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered again why career criminals - many with mental health issues - are allowed back on the streets over and over again (0:36). Sacred Heart University Government Professor Dr. Gary Rose joined us to talk about the latest state and national political news (10:00). Courtesy of the Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we aired comments ...

Russ Hackmann explains if once you start receiving social security if that amount is locked in. Image Credit: BackyardProduction / iStock / Getty Images Plus

The governor has ordered the state mask mandates for schools to drop at the end of February. Dr. Browne commented on what this really means and the use of masks in schools.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. A procedure lowers the risk of stroke. Dr. Lorenz explains what the watchman procedure is and the significance to this medical advancement at St. Vincent's. ((00:10)) 2. Run for Governor 2022: We met Republican candidate, Susan Patricelli Regan ((10:46)) 3. How do we better advocate for our kids? Stephanie Swantek of the Be Safe Project gives us advice. ((24:42)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Gett...

Lisa chats with Milford Mayor Ben Blake about affordable housing, light pollution and more! Photo: KevinAlexanderGeorge

On Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul repeated his assertion that members of the General Assembly deserve better pay and more realistic working deadlines (0:36). Courtesy of the Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we aired part of an announcement by state Democrats touting major workers' rights bills for the current legislative session (9:47). Finally, Greenwich GOP State Se...

Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa everything you need to know about social security. Image Credit: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. Senate Republican are seeking both a state audit and public hearing on the state's school construction financing program. Sen. Kevin Kelly explains. ((00:10)) 2.  A plea for answers: we hear from the sisters of Brenda Lee Rawls about the case and what questions still stand two months later. ((13:22)) 3. A windy night led to thousands of power outages. We got a check with Eversource's Mitch G...